Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods, officially known as Smithfield Foods, Inc., is a leading player in the global food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1936, the company has established itself as a prominent producer of pork products, operating primarily in the Midwest and Southeast regions of the US. With a diverse portfolio that includes fresh pork, packaged meats, and value-added products, Smithfield Foods is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest pork processors in the world, and is recognised for its innovative practices in animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Smithfield Foods continues to maintain a strong market position, driven by its dedication to delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of consumers.
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Smithfield Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Smithfield Foods reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 20,953,350,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 2,095,335,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 592,545,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 22,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In comparison, the 2023 emissions were slightly lower, with total emissions of about 23,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,108,279,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 585,718,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 23,000,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Smithfield Foods has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to become carbon negative in all U.S. company-owned operations by 2030. This goal is part of their broader strategy to reduce food loss and waste in manufacturing facilities by 50% compared to a 2021 baseline by 2030. Additionally, they aim for a 75% reduction in solid waste compared to a 2010 baseline and to achieve zero waste to landfill certification at 75% of their U.S. facilities by 2025. The company’s emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, Smithfield Foods, Inc., which is responsible for the overall sustainability initiatives and targets. Smithfield Foods is committed to addressing its environmental impact through these initiatives, reflecting a growing trend in the food production sector towards sustainability and climate responsibility.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,153,634,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Smithfield Foods is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
